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Sustainability Education Forum 2025
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-06
We are living in a moment of extraordinary change. With sustainability under pressure across sectors – educators and practitioners face both crisis and opportunity. Building on the successes of the 2023 and 2024 Forums, the virtual 2025 Sustainability Education Forum (SEF) on June 5 & 6 invites you to come together not just to exchange ideas, but to step into a deeper role: as catalysts and bold leaders. Together, we’ll share strategies, strengthen our schools and institutions, and shape the future of sustainability education in practical ways.
Our community is grappling with rising anxiety, political backlash, and systemic barriers to sustainability, climate and justice work. Additionally, educators are seeing growing pressures—from budget concerns and political debates to generational shifts in student expectations. This forum is your space to tackle that reality head-on—with courage, creativity, and collective insight. The SEF 2025 is not just a conference—it’s a space for authentic conversations, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration where you set the agenda. Using a dynamic, participant-led model, you’ll choose the conversations that matter most, connect with peers, co-create solutions in real time and walk away with new tools and ideas ready to implement.
What to Expect

Two days of highly participatory, peer-driven dialogue shaped by the needs and questions of the moment.
Pre-scheduled “Invitation” sessions with speakers addressing climate justice and cultural climate change—anchoring our time together with depth and perspective.
“Open Space” engaging discussions where you choose the topics—centered on the urgent questions we’re all carrying
Opportunities to share your insights, ask critical questions, and refine your sustainability education approach
A global community of like-minded educators who share your sense of urgency and commitment to action
No travel required—connect deeply, save resources, and engage fully in an immersive online experience!

Who Should Attend?
This space is open to anyone in the sustainability education community:

Faculty in any discipline incorporating sustainability education
Educators developing sustainability literacy, curricula or degree programs
Sustainability staff supporting academic initiatives
Instructional designers helping faculty integrate sustainability into courses
Anyone passionate about advancing sustainability education in higher education

Throughout the SEF, you will have plenty of chances to exchange ideas and make new professional connections, while gaining inspiration and an opportunity to recharge your own efforts. In tough times, strong networks and focused conversations make all the difference. It is these types of connections that serve us throughout the years; they make the hard times manageable and the good times fun. Join us and let’s make some good times — together!
For more information, visit: https://www.aashe.org/calendar/sef-2025/

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48th Reunião Anual da Sociedade Brasileira de Química
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-11
Translated from Portuguese:
Every year, the SBQ promotes the traditional Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society (RASBQ), one of the largest scientific events in Brazil and Latin America, which brings together around 2,000 participants. In 2025, we will have the 48th Annual Meeting of the Chemical Society in Campinas at Expo Dom Pedro from June 8 to 11, 2025. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to participate in this event, as it is a great opportunity to bring together the scientific community, fostering the advancement of science, technology, innovation, and education.
The theme of the 48th RASBQ is “Climate Emergencies? Chemistry Acts and Reacts” We have already confirmed renowned speakers, such as Prof. Paulo Artaxo, considered a national and international authority on climate change. We also have the American John Warner, who was one of the founders of Green Chemistry and is considered a great scientist and entrepreneur with more than 300 patents. Our opening speaker is the prestigious Prof. Susana Torresi from USP. We have a confirmed program with more than 30 activities and 40 speakers, where we seek to meet regional diversity (Brazilian and international), gender, race and career stage.

More details about Beyond Benign’s presence at this conference will be available soon.

It’s Easy Being Green: Budget-Friendly Safety-Conscious Chemistry Labs for the Secondary Science Classroom of Today: Dive into Chemistry with Some Summer “Light” Readings and Floating Fun
2025-06-11 10:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
It’s Easy Being Green: Budget-Friendly Safety-Conscious Chemistry Labs for the Secondary Science Classroom of Today
Summer workshop, June 11, 2025
Middle/High School Physical Science and Chemistry Teachers, you are invited to join us, as the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Belmont University announces its 9th professional development summer workshop.
Build a light detector and explore the efficacy of UV blocking products. Expand both qualitative and quantitative understanding of density and weighted averages. Join us in Dive into Chemistry with Some Summer “Light” Readings and Floating Fun.

Why Register?

There is no registration fee.
Perform green chemistry labs, with an emphasis on preparation, student safety and chemical disposal.
Receive a printed copy of both instructor and student versions of the labs taught at the workshop – including background information, lab procedures and analysis questions.

Event and Registration Information

The workshop will run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Central Standard Time) Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Lunch will be available.
Registration ends Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Register under Upcoming Events at https://sites.google.com/view/its-easy-being-green-pd/home

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ARC ITTC Green Chemistry in Manufacturing Webinar: Risk perception and societal acceptance of green chemistry
2025-06-12 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Abstract
This webinar will explore the psychological foundations of human decision-making in relation to sustainable behaviors and the acceptance of green chemistry. Why are consumers often reluctant to adopt environmentally friendly practices and technologies? Among the various factors, a key role is played by systematic psychological biases—particularly risk perception and how people develop habits. The first part of the lecture will introduce the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying these biases. It will then focus on people’s resistance to chemistry (Chemophobia) and their skepticism about green chemistry. Throughout the webinar, I will present evidence-based suggestions on how to apply psychological insights—especially through behavioral nudges—to promote more sustainable consumer choices and greater acceptance of green chemistry.

Associate Professor Enrico Rubaltelli
University of Padua, Italy
Founder and Head of the Judgement and Decision Making Lab (JDM Lab).
Enrico is an associate professor of cognitive psychology at the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychology at the University of Padova, Italy.
His research interests include:

decision-making and judgement;

emotion regulation;

risk perception;

behavioral economics;

moral and prosocial behavior;

sport psychology.

He has co-authored over 100 refereed papers in these fields of interest and has often contributed to media (radio, television and news feeds) on various related topics of public interest.

Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition 2025
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-19
The Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is the premier conference for the Canadian Society for Chemistry. The mission of the chemistry conference is to be your forum; a venue where you can embrace learning, exchange knowledge, build innovative ideas, advance your career, and advance the chemistry profession.
Taking part in the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition is an opportunity to grow, learn, connect, and celebrate all that Canadian chemistry has to offer.

Beyond Benign Talks
Green and Sustainable Practices in Chemistry Education (CE/GC)
Barb Morra, University of Toronto; Jonathon Moir, Beyond Benign; Nimrat Obhi, Beyond Benign; Andrew Dicks, University of Toronto; Olivia Mann-Delany, University of Toronto
Chemistry education plays a critical role in training the next generation of chemists and engineers to consider the holistic impact of their work and actively explore ways to use more sustainable practices. This session aims to explore how educators can integrate green and sustainable chemistry practices into their classrooms, teaching laboratories, and programs. The session will be split into two parts: oral presentations followed up a workshop.
Part 1 (what are others doing with green chemistry in education?): This component will bring together instructors, teaching assistants, technical staff, and other educational stakeholders and provide them with a platform to showcase the creative ways they incorporate green and sustainable practices into their departments and curricula. Participants are encouraged to provide their unique perspective into the development, implementation, and learning outcomes of their pedagogical work, while considering how their efforts could be adopted by other instructors, particularly those with limited resources or experience with green and sustainable practices.
Part 2 (how can I add more green chemistry to my teaching?): The second part of the session will involve a workshop that provides an opportunity for educators to learn how to further adapt and implement more green and sustainable concepts into their own classrooms and laboratory using a guided inquiry approach. Workshop participants will work in small groups with facilitators to explore simple and effective approaches to updating their existing course/laboratory content and establish action plans toward implementation.

Bringing Green Chemistry into Your Lab – A Workshop for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows (GC)
Tuesday, June 17th from 8:00-11:40am in room 203 at the Rogers Center Ottawa
Jonathon Moir, Beyond Benign; Juliana Vidal, Beyond Benign; Nimrat Obhi, Beyond Benign; Barb Morra, University of Toronto; David Laviska, ACS GCI; Galen Yang, McGill University; Shauna Schechtel, Queen’s University
Research laboratories are some of the most energy and resource intensive spaces on university and college campuses. They generate large amounts of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste (including solvents, reagents, solids, glassware, filter paper, drying agents, disposable gloves, and column waste) daily. However, this is often considered a necessary evil and an acceptable price to pay to make innovative discoveries for the betterment of humanity. Fortunately, this does not need to be the case; research in higher education can be done in a way that allows for discovery and innovation to take place without generating large amounts of waste and subjecting students, postdoctoral fellows and researchers to hazardous compounds and laboratory conditions. Importantly, there are many safer alternative reagents, solvents, and laboratory materials that can be used to reduce risk of exposure. This approach, known as green chemistry, utilizes a set of twelve practical principles for research and bench chemists to help reduce the use and generation of hazardous substances for humans and the environment.
This workshop introduces green chemistry and how its associated twelve principles can be applied at the graduate and postdoctoral level in research laboratories across universities and colleges in Canada. The workshop will explore examples of how green chemistry has been successfully introduced into research labs in different subdisciplines of chemistry and will provide an opportunity for participants to work in small groups through guided discussions to identify ways of improving their own laboratory practices and research to shift towards greener and more sustainable practices.

New York Master Teachers Program Professional Learning Forum
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-18
The NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 is open to all educators. You are welcome to share the link to this Google site with your colleagues. Pre-registration is required in order to receive the link to participate. Registration links are included at the bottom of each of the daily session pages. There are 19 one-hour sessions to choose from 3:00pm to 7:00pm on June 16th through June 18th, 2025.
The sessions will highlight the work of the teacher-led and Counselor-led Professional Learning Opportunities.
The Forum is designed to introduce the collaborative work of the Master Teachers and Counselors to educators and counselors across the state of New York. The forum is open to all teachers and counselors from NYS and beyond.

More information is available on our website: https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/applications/
Learn more about the NYSMTP: Visit our website for detailed information about the program, eligibility, and benefits for K-12 STEM teachers and counselors.
Sign up for an Information Session: Register for an upcoming Zoom session for K-12 STEM Teacher & K-12 Counselor Applicants that focuses on providing teachers and counselors with tips and insights on submitting a strong application to the NYSMTP.
Follow us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and announcements from the NYSMTP!

Modern Approaches to High School Chemistry Instruction Through Today’s Sustainability Challenges
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-18
The NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), in collaboration with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), is offering a PAID three-day workshop for high school chemistry teachers. Held at the University of Minnesota, this workshop will focus on teaching chemistry through inquiry-based learning and connections to sustainability-related topics.
Developed through the University of Minnesota MRSEC Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program and Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP), the workshop welcomes applicants from across the Midwest. The workshop is in-person only.
Participants will gain knowledge and experience with topics such as sustainability, green chemistry, replacement experiments, sustainable plastics, climate science, and chemical safety through hands-on experiments, engaging activities, computer simulations, and demonstrations.

Apply at mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/Workshop

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This is a fantastic opportunity for educators to enhance their teaching practices while promoting sustainability in science education.

Green Chem in Action Campaign
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-22
From June 18th to 22nd, in conjunction with our Green Chemistry Commitment Summit, we invite you to participate in our #GreenChemInAction campaign on social media. This campaign is designed to amplify the work of the educators, students, and industry professionals who are advancing green chemistry around the world—and inspire more changemakers to join the movement. EVERYONE in the community is encouraged to participate! Whether you are integrating greener practices in your classrooms and labs, mentoring student leaders, or developing safer products, your work can inspire others and build momentum for systemic change. Check out the details below, and invite your colleagues, students, and friends to join in!

How to participate:
✅ Step 1: Download our #GreenChemInAction sign.
Access the sign here. You can print it, save it digitally, or create your own version.
✅ Step 2: On your sign, write how you’re advancing green chemistry.
Your commitments could include teaching, research, institutional change, personal practice, and more!. Every action, big or small, is worthy and makes a difference toward achieving a sustainable future.
✅ Step 3: Take a picture holding your #GreenChemInAction sign.
We’re excited to see how community members are driving green chemistry!
✅ Step 4: Post your photo on social media, tag Beyond Benign, and use the hashtag #GreenChemInAction so we can share it.
We’re on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Green Chemistry Commitment Summit - Virtual
2025-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Calling all faculty, administrators, staff, and students from Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) signing institutions! Join Beyond Benign and the green chemistry community at the 2025 GCC Summit. Given our growing global community, there are two offerings to join us—virtually on June 18th and/or in person on June 22nd in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is your chance to learn about resources available through the GCC, connect with your peers and colleagues in the green chemistry field, and discuss how you can further the integration of green chemistry at your institution. We hope to see you there!
About the GCC Summit
Integrating green chemistry into our higher education system is fundamental. During the GCC Summit, you will be able to connect with our growing and inspiring community of chemists and educators from around the globe; gain valuable connections, resources, and insights; and learn how you can be an essential part of a systemic change in chemistry education.
Why attend?
Our 8th annual GCC Summit is designed to support you in deepening green chemistry engagement on your campus. This year’s GCC Summit will include:

Panel discussions and networking sessions.
Updates from Beyond Benign’s Higher Education team about the GCC program and available resources.
Networking sessions with GCC signers on topics, including: advocating for green chemistry to peers and administration; developing departmental plans integrating green chemistry; approaches for engaging students; and available resources for continued professional development.

Event Details
There are two opportunities to attend this year’s GCC Summit! Join us for one or both. More details to follow upon registration.

Virtually on June 18th: Join us online from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. / 2 to 6 p.m. UTC
In person on June 22nd: Meet us in Pittsburgh, PA, during the 29th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering conference! We’ll gather from 12 to 5:30 p.m. EDT.

The National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice (NCAPP)
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-25 | Emory University, Georgia, USA
The idea for this event grew from interest within our thriving community of experienced POGIL educators who have been applying their knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways over the past several years. The goal of the inaugural NCAPP in 2017 was to create a conference where POGIL practitioners could come together to share new ideas, get targeted feedback, engage in in-depth discussions, interact with a diverse community of teachers, and gain a deeper mastery of the POGIL approach.
By all measures, 2017 NCAPP was a huge success for both attendees and The Project, and the subsequent NCAPPs built on that success. We are excited for 2025, when we continue our tradition of transforming education and educators.

We work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023
The 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee
Tim Herzog and our epic swag bags!
Fun at our opening reception.
The NCAPP 2019 attendees at Washington University.
Bal Barot presents his poster.
POGIL’s executive director Rick Moog shows off his wiffleball pitching form.
Santiago Toledo swings for the fences during opening night wiffleball.
We are a learning team!
A visit to the Crayola factory was a great way to blow off steam during Day 3.
POGIL Giant Jenga.
Making connections is one of the reasons to come to NCAPP.
2017 NCAPP Planning committee
The 2017 scholarship winners with representatives from our scholarship partners.
Our new “unposter session” was a great way to get to know each other.
Unpostering with friends and colleagues – old and new.
Hard at work on a POGIL activity.
Susan Shadle facilitates during her opening plenary.
Santiago Toledo (left) leads his team during a breakout time.
The poster session is always well-attended.
Asha Brunings is all smiles during our plenary session.
Marcy Dubroff (left) of The POGIL Project, poses with this year’s scholarship winners (Sara Fox, Kassie Lynch, Rodney Austin) and presenter Ashley Hill (right).
Sylvia Hurtado delivers her 2019 plenary talk.
No POGIL meeting would be complete without chocolate.
Another POGIL tradition – raising your hand to quiet the room.
Mar-lie and The Moog Tones is a must-listen at NCAPP!
We work really hard and we hike really hard – Utah 2023
The 2019 NCAPP Planning Committee

Green Chemistry Commitment Summit - In Person
2025-06-22 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) 2025
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-26 | Pittsburgh, PA
The GC&E Conference, hosted by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, is the premier global event for green chemistry and engineering. As the first and longest-running conference on this topic, GC&E attracts scientists, educators, industry professionals, and advocates to explore advancements, share best practices, inspire innovation, and build community dedicated to sustainable solutions.
Each year, the conference evolves, incorporating new ideas while maintaining its 28-year legacy. Its vision is for green and sustainable chemistry to be integral to all scientific endeavors, providing solutions that balance human well-being with planetary health. For this reason, the 2025 conference theme will be Good Health and Well-Being Through Sustainable Chemistry to align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3.
GC&E 2025 will showcase innovative research and cross-cutting topics in green and sustainable chemistry and engineering, with an emphasis on symposia that highlight our theme “Good Health and Well-Being”, such as medical breakthroughs, new technologies, and efforts to eliminate or reduce hazardous chemical pollution promoting longer and healthier lives.

Beyond Benign Talks and Social Events
“Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education: transformative partnerships to amplify impacts”
Dr. Omar Villanueva & Dr. Amy Cannon, Beyond Benign; Areej Nitwoski & Melissa Hackmeier, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
“Design and development of an on-demand introductory course to infuse green chemistry in the undergraduate curriculum”
Dr. Deborah Bromfield Lee, Professor of Chemistry, Florida Southern College
“Case study on sustainable practices in metal plating for Green Chemistry education”
Dr. Hun Bok Jung, Assistant Professor Department of Physical Sciences, Kingsborough Community College
“An online course for the chemistry education community: empowering educators to bring environmental justice discussions into the classroom”
Dr. Monica Soma Hensley, Content Manager, Beyond Benign
““Soy” What? We’ve “bean” incorporating soybean-based industrial innovations into the chemistry curriculum”
Dr. Jane Wissinger, Professor Emerita, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota
“Institutional Change for a Sustainable Future: Beyond Benign and the Green Chemistry Commitment”
Dr. Juliana Vidal, Dr. Amy Cannon, Dr. Omar Villanueva, and Dr. Natalie O’Neil
“Mechanochemistry and Green Chemistry: A Connection Between Education, Research, and Innovation for a Healthier Planet”
Juliana Vidal, Beyond Benign; James Batteas, Texas A&M University; Francesca Kerton, Memorial University; Isaiah Speight, William & Mary
“Comprehensive survey on the implications of green chemistry and toxicology concepts in chemistry education: An industry and academic perspective”
Nesta Bortey-Sam, University of Pittsburgh
“Development of a green chemistry and toxicology professional development certificate course”
Douglas Raynie, South Dakota State University
“Green Chemistry Resources in the Classroom”
Thomas P. Umile, Villanova University; Jennifer A. Tripp, University of San Francisco; Monica Soma Hensley, Beyond Benign; Amy S. Cannon, Beyond Benign; David Laviska, Green Chemistry Institute, American Chemical Society

Green Chemistry Commitment: Catalysts for Change Reception
Come mix and mingle with Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute at 6 PM on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 at Sienna Mercato’s rooftop bar, il Tetto.
Embrace the unique opportunity to connect with current leaders in the field of green chemistry and find resources to help lead a sustainable future.
Current green chemistry leaders joining this event include members of industry, as well as faculty members who are signers of Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment.
Enjoy free food and drinks and unique networking opportunities– all against the beautiful Pittsburgh skyline at a scenic, award-winning venue.
Who: Chemistry Faculty, Undergraduate and Graduate Students
What: A chance to connect with likeminded young chemistry leaders and influencers in the green chemistry space.
When: Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 PM EST
Where: il Tetto at Sienna Mercato, 942 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Faculty Luncheon
Join Beyond Benign, MilliporeSigma (the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) for a free, catered luncheon on June 24th, 2025 at the ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference.
Who: Chemistry faculty, administrators, and student leaders interested in generating departmental support for green chemistry implementation.
What: A lunch panel of faculty members who are leading a systemic change in education through the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) at their institutions.
Panel moderators: Dr. Amy Cannon (Executive Director & Co-Founder of Beyond Benign) and Jeffrey Whitford Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma, will bring their own expertise as green chemistry leaders.
Where: Sterlings 1, 2, & 3
When: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
The GCC program is a collaborative voice created to unite the higher education chemistry community towards green chemistry principles and practices and further its size, reach, and diversity. Join us to learn all the benefits that the students, faculty, and staff in your department can gain access to when they join the GCC.
Register on the GC&E Website

GC&E - Catalyzing Change in Chemistry Education Luncheon
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Agenda Overview (90 minutes)
12:30 – 12:55 PM | Welcome (BB Staff & Jeffrey Whitford, MilliporeSigma)

Grab lunch, get settled

Amy Cannon and Omar Villanueva welcome participants, introduce the GCC and also ask participants to consider actions they can take in their departments

Welcome by Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President, Sustainability & Social Business Innovation, MilliporeSigma

12:55 – 1:45 PM | Faculty Panel: Catalysts for Change

Moderated by Jeffrey Whitford & Amy Cannon

Faculty members from diverse institutions share their experience implementing green chemistry, including their institutional journey. Topics include building departmental buy-in, curriculum integration, and overcoming barriers

Panelists include:

Glenn Hurst, University of York (confirmed)

Andrea Oyewole, Prairie View AMU (invited – confirming by June 11)

Flavia Zacconi, Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile (confirmed)

Guided questions by moderators (will share with panelists in advance), also will open to audience questions

1:45 – 2:00 PM | Table Conversations: Putting Ideas into Action (Omar Villanueva)

Participants fill out action cards and/or put up action slide (padlet) – encouraged to connect with GCC signers in the room; Hand in card and/or fill out virtual form via padlet

Closing thoughts by Jeffrey & Amy

39th Philippine Chemistry Congress
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-04 | Iloilo, Philippines
The Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers Inc. (PACT), in partnership with the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies (PFCS), is delighted to invite you to the 39th Philippine Chemistry Congress from July 2 to 4, 2025, at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON), Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The theme, “Beyond the Orbitals: Exploring the Multi-Realms in Chemistry,” promises an inspiring journey into the intersections of quantum science and chemistry. The Congress will bring together esteemed chemistry practitioners, scientists, and researchers from the industry, academe, and government agencies to discuss and highlight the scientific contributions of quantum science and technology to chemistry. We will focus on how these advancements drive research, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development.

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17th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School (GCSS 2025)
2025-07-07 00:00 - 2025-07-11 00:00 (America/New_York)
The 17th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School (GCSS 2025) continues its tradition of fostering international collaboration and advancing Green Chemistry education. Building on past successes, this prestigious event will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and top postgraduate students to explore key topics, including:
✅ Benign synthesis routes & green catalysis
✅ Alternative solvents & renewable materials
✅ Sustainable polymers & clean processes
✅ Green chemistry for energy & education
With support from sponsors, scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students from developing countries, covering both virtual and on-site participation. Participants will also have the opportunity to present their research in poster sessions, with awards for the best contributions.
Beyond learning, GCSS 2025 provides a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and global research collaboration. The event will take place both in-person in Venice and online.
🌱 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of Green Chemistry!

Bridging the Gap: Green Chemistry Innovation and Education Workshop
2025-07-09 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Roochester Institute of Technology
Hosted by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute and Beyond Benign, this one-day workshop will bring together industry professionals, K-12 educators, and higher education faculty and staff, and will facilitate conversation and collaboration for applying green chemistry practices across all levels. The event is free to attend.
Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Light Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome Remarks, Beyond Benign

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. John Warner, The Technology Greenhouse; Golisano Institute for Sustainability, RIT

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Connecting K-12, Higher Ed & Industry: Engaging multiple levels of education, Sarah Briggs, Program Manager, NYSP2I

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GCCoP Panel

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 1:10 p.m. Afternoon Orientation

1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Short presentation and hands-on activities

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Short presentation and hands-on activities
Teaching: Audience – High school and higher education general chemistry and organic courses
Research: Audience – Higher education and industry
Service: Audience – Middle school teachers and higher education student groups

4:05 – 4:30 p.m. Closing and Debrief

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Networking

IUPAC World Chemistry Congress
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-19 | Kuala Lumpur
This marks the first time that the IUPAC Congress and General Assembly are taking place in an ASEAN country, and this has created immense enthusiasm and excitement among chemists from this part of the world. The theme of IUPAC 2025, “Chemistry for Sustainable Future”, underscores our commitment to exploring chemistry’s pivotal role in addressing global sustainability challenges. In addition to the scientific sessions on various disciplines in chemistry, IUPAC 2025 also includes a special cluster of symposia on “Chemistry and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)” focusing on chemistry providing solutions and remedies to SDGs.
As we celebrate the 50th Edition of the biennial World Chemistry Congress, we’ll also commemorate “100 years of Excellence in Chemistry Research and Innovations” at the 50WCC. Additionally, there will also be a cluster of special themed symposia covering topics such as gender, diversity, equity & inclusiveness, professionalism & code of ethics, young chemists’ networks, world chemistry leadership programmes, chemical weapons convention, emerging technologies & innovations in chemistry, and other relevant subjects.

More information about Beyond Benign’s presence at this conference will be made available soon.

ChemEd 2025
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-24 | Golden, Colorado
Description
In 2025, ChemEd will be hosted by Colorado School of Mines (First ChemEd ever hosted in Colorado!) . The conference will take place on campus allowing for hands-on labs, workshops, and demonstrations, along with a variety of events focused on teaching chemistry. It is a chance to be part of a community of dedicated and involved science educators.
The first ChemEd was held at the University of Waterloo and has matured having established many ChemEd traditions, such as the Reg Friesen lecture, an ice cream social, children/family program, Mole Day breakfast and Mole Stroll/Run. The end-of-conference celebration showcasing the hosting community was a tradition that began in its inaugural year.
Who should attend?

This biennial conference is the largest in North America for educators involved in teaching high school and introductory chemistry. It is an opportunity for educators to gather for five days to learn and exchange their teaching ideas in a friendly and motivating environment. In recent years, the conference attendance has ranged from 400 to 800 educators.

BioQUEST's BIOME 2025
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-23
BioQUEST is excited to announce applications for the virtual BIOME 2025 (July 21-23), an event to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful transformation in STEMM education, are now open! This year’s theme of Catalysts for Change: Empowering Faculty to Move Forward Together, for educators, researchers, and innovators to come together, share experiences, and gain the support they need to navigate today’s challenges in STEMM education. BioQUEST is excited to welcome participants to engage in open conversations about teaching through adversity, exchanging new ideas, and working together to find creative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement shaping the future of STEMM education. The general application deadline is May 16, and more information can be found in the BIOME 2025 page.

38th Philippine Chemistry Congress (38PCC) and 2024 International Conference on Chemistry (IC2)
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-24 | Davao, Philippines
The Philippine Chemistry Congress is the biggest annual conference of chemists, chemistry educators and chemistry researchers in the Philippines. This brings chemists from academe, industry and government together in one venue to interact, share new knowledge and to collaborate. The 38th PCC & 2024 IC2 will also feature technical exhibitors who will be able to showcase new products that can improve your performance and productivity, create partnerships, and generate new ideas.

Who: Chemists, chemistry educators, and researchers in the Philippines
What: The biggest annual gathering of chemists in the Philippines
Where: Davao del Sur, Philippines
When: 07/22/2025 (Annual)

ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-01
The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year, approximately 60 exceptional students from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean are selected from a large pool of applicants and gather for this fully funded once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The American Chemical Society pays for all eligible travel and program costs.
Organized and hosted by the Green Chemistry Institute since 2003, the summer school typically features more than a dozen expert instructors who share knowledge and skills from across a broad spectrum of topics directly relevant to green chemistry and sustainability. Throughout the program, students attend lectures and interactive study/project sessions, present posters about their own research, hold discussions, and spend time networking both with each other and the GSCSS faculty. Alumni of this program have gone on to become leaders in many green chemistry and sustainability-related fields and provide participants with an extensive network of professional contacts.

Safer Science Summit, Boston
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01
The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education.
What you get to experience:

Immersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty
“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems
Hands-on lab demonstrations
Safety in Leadership workshop for administrators

Safer Science Summit - Newberg (Portland)
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01
The Safer Science Summit is an immersive event that empowers teachers to enhance safety practices in their school by deepening their understanding of lab safety regulations and protocols in STEM education.
What you get to experience:

Immersive workshop with breakout sessions for teachers (grades 6-12) and higher-ed faculty
“Train-the-trainer” day for lab inspections and chemical management systems
Hands-on lab demonstrations
Safety in Leadership workshop for administrators

All sessions run 8:00am to 4:00pm PT (11:00am to 7:00pm ET), with the exception of the last day as a half day.

Green Chemistry Connections
2025-08-13 05:00 - 07:00 (America/New_York)
The ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing is transforming and revitalizing Australian Manufacturing through the adoption of green and sustainable chemical technologies.
Join us on August 13th to learn more about this incredible work! During this Green Chemistry Connections session, we’ll be joined by the center’s director and three PhD students who are working with the center to bring Green Chemistry to industry partners:
• Tony Patti | Director, ARC Training Centre for Green Chemistry in Manufacturing
• Elizabeth Phua | PhD Student, Monash University
• Xuejiao (Sarah) Cao | PhD Student, Flinders University
• Karin Luize Mazur | PhD Student, Deakin University
August 13th from 7-9 p.m. AEST / 5-7 a.m. EDT.
This session was rescheduled from May. If you aren’t already registered for the series, register below:

ACS Fall Meeting 2025
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-21
ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry, connecting with one of the world’s largest scientific societies, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy.

Beyond Benign Affiliated Talks:
“Introducing students to green chemistry with real-world examples: A template for building case studies”
Prof. Thomas Umile; Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 8:25 AM – 8:45 AM; Room 142 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center

2YC CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
This free, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool.

Please join the Division of Chemical Health and Safety (CHAS) from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, August 21st for our next virtual CHAS Chat: Green Chemistry Resources and Solvent Alternatives. This free, interactive discussion will begin with a demonstration by the Assistant Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (GCI), Edmond Lam, of two GCI resources: Reagent Guides and an Acid-Base Selection Tool. Xavier University Teaching Professor Kendra Denlinger will then discuss how to apply green chemistry and sustainability to teaching laboratories. Higher Education Content Manager at Beyond Benign, Monica Soma Hensley, will close the presentation portion of the CHAS Chat with an introduction to this nonprofit organization and their teaching and learning platform.
The CHAS Two-Year College (2YC) Community of Practice welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions. To support faculty, staff, and students at such institutions, the Community hosts CHAS Chats on a quarterly basis. You do not need to officially join the 2YC Community or be affiliated with a two-year college to join the CHAS Chat. Contact Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu with any questions.

Green Chemistry & Chemical Stewardship Online Certificate Program
2025-08-26 - 2025-12-01
This certificate program provides professionals with new tools for incorporating chemical
toxicity and human health considerations into product design, materials selections and supply chain decision-making. The courses focus on sustainability business models and green chemistry principles to prevent and reduce pollution at the source. Program participants may register for all 3 courses at one time, or register at least 2 weeks before the start of each course. During this 3-course program, you will explore:

Business drivers and barriers to implementing sustainable practices
Frameworks for incorporating chemical toxicity and human health considerations into
product design, material selections, and supply chain decision-making
The 12 guiding principles of green chemistry
Environmental, economic, and societal benefits of green chemistry
Latest research and regulatory developments in the field
New tools for chemical design and methods for comparative chemical hazard
assessments

Courses included are detailed below:
3 required courses:
COURSE I: Sustainability, Toxicology, and Human Health
September 25, 2023 – December 8, 2023 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Overview of fundamental principles of toxicology, human health, and material science. Participants will review their own business’ sustainability drivers and barriers while investigating the health and environmental hazards that contribute to human disease.
COURSE II: Principles of Green Chemistry
January 2, 2024 – March 8, 2024 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Fundamental principles of green chemistry, including the human and ecological reasons for considering less toxic alternatives and the various green applications to chemical design. overview of new tools and cutting edge research for the design of 21st century chemicals that minimize hazards to health and the environment.
COURSE III: Assessment Tools for Safer Chemical Decisions
March 25, 2024 – May 31, 2024 | Cost: $910 | CEUs: 5
Decision-making tools and methods used for comparative chemical hazard assessments. Participants will have an opportunity to use these tools through the completion of a culminating project.
More information is available through the following website:
https://oshce.uw.edu/pages/green-chemistry-chemical-stewardship-online-certificate-program

Making the Case: Building a Sustainable Chemistry Minded Workforce
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Fluctuations in political, economic, and R&D cycles may introduce uncertainty and necessitate the reallocation of resources, which can affect the adoption of sustainable chemistry and greener processes. Such disruptions have the potential to compromise long-term business resilience, elevate risk levels, and adversely impact both human health and the environment. Continuing to advance sustainable chemistry in a changing environment requires continued policy, investment, and market commitments.
To ensure sustainable chemistry remains a priority, demonstrating and communicating its positive impact on all business functions and through the value chain is critical. During this webinar series, subject matter experts will share tools and insights to assist champions with effectively “making the case”. Structured as a series of discussions, attendees will have the unique opportunity to pre-competitively engage with the speakers and other companies facing similar challenges.
During the first 3 webinars, experts shared the benefits of sustainable chemistry for investors, on domestic manufacturing, and business health. This webinar builds on these conversations by highlighting the need for education – both in academia and for workforce development – in order to build a workforce with sustainable chemistry knowledge and skill sets. Juan Colberg from Pfizer will discuss the business benefits of a sustainability minded workforce and needs to attract this talent. Amy Cannon from Beyond Benign will share how our community can support students and educators in training the next generation for success.
*This webinar is available to Change Chemistry members only.

2025 Innovators Roundtable
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-11
The 2025 Innovators Roundtable will be an opportunity for Change Chemistry members and non-members to engage with leading innovators, investors, and government officials in the green and sustainable chemistry space.
Structured as a series of dialogues exploring topics, the gathering will provide attendees with opportunities to meet and engage with key players from across the globe.
The 2025 Innovators Roundtable will be hosted by Battelle in Columbus, Ohio and will consist of participants from companies across sectors and the value chain as well as consultants, academics, government, and non-profits.

Learn more about past Innovators Roundtables here.

My Green Lab Global Summit 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18
The My Green Lab Global Summit 2025
This event will unite the global scientific community to confront the most urgent sustainability challenges of our time. This year’s theme, Rising to the Challenge, addresses both the urgency and the opportunity facing science, from adapting to a shifting regulatory and funding landscape to strengthening trust through transparency and third party verification.
During the summit, we will spotlight the newly enhanced My Green Lab® Certification and ACT® Ecolabel programs, sharing early successes and real-world impact from organizations leading the way. You’ll also hear progress updates from our three-year strategic plan and learn how our tools are uniquely positioned to help organizations navigate evolving global regulations around lab sustainability, especially those targeting greenwashing.
Speakers from around the world will share bold ideas and practical strategies to help science remain a powerful force for progress, even as it faces political and economic headwinds.
This global gathering will foster resilience, action, and collaboration. Whether you’re just beginning your sustainability journey or driving it forward, the 2025 Summit will challenge and inspire you to go further. Let’s rise to the challenge together.
